Has exceptional vision and creativity on the ice. His offensive instincts are off the charts. Owns great patience with the puck, as well as soft hands. Plays with attitude and doesn't mind getting under his opponents' skin.

Flaws:

Still needs work in the defensive zone. Lacks bulk and is undersized by NHL standards. Good in shootouts, he isn't much of a goal-scorer during game action; he prefers to pass instead of shooting a bit too often.

Career Potential:

Elite playmaker, but average goal-scorer.

Career Honors & Awards

League

Honor

Description

NHL

Played in the NHL YoungStars Game

2001-02

NHL

Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game

2007-08

Canadian Major Junior

Leading Scorer

1998-99

Canadian Major Junior

First All-Star Team

1998-99

QMJHL

Jean Beliveau Trophy

1998-99

QMJHL

Michel Bergeron Trophy

1997-98

QMJHL

First All-Star Team

1998-99

QMJHL

Second All-Star Team

1997-98

QMJHL

All-Rookie Team

1997-98

Movements & Injuries

2014

7/15/2014

Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Nashville Predators to a one-year contract.

6/27/2014

Contract bought out by the Arizona Coyotes.

2013

7/05/2013

Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Phoenix Coyotes to a four-year contract.

2012

6/22/2012

Acquired from the Dallas Stars.

1/23/2012

Missed 7 games (knee injury).

1/16/2012

Knee injury, injured reserve.

1/10/2012

Knee injury, day-to-day.

2010

2/08/2010

Missed 15 games (throat).

1/07/2010

Throat, mid-February.

2008

4/10/2008

Missed 3 games (flu).

4/03/2008

Flu, day-to-day.

1/07/2008

Signed by the Dallas Stars to a five-year contract extension.

2007

10/10/2007

Missed 3 games (sprained ankle).

9/21/2007

Sprained ankle, day-to-day.

7/12/2007

Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Dallas Stars to a one-year contract.

6/25/2007

Dallas Stars tendered a qualifying offer.

2006

9/30/2006

Acquired from the Montreal Canadiens.

7/06/2006

Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Montreal Canadiens to a one-year contract.

2005

8/11/2005

Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Montreal Canadiens to a one-year contract.

1/17/2005

NHL lockout: Signed with the Blues Espoo of the SM-Liiga (Finland).

2004

7/14/2004

Re-signed by the Montreal Canadiens.

2003

7/24/2003

Re-signed by the Montreal Canadiens.

3/06/2003

Missed 5 games (knee injury).

2/22/2003

Knee injury, day-to-day.

2002

11/18/2002

Recalled from Hamilton (AHL).

11/08/2002

Missed 13 games (fractured clavicle).

11/08/2002

Assigned to Hamilton (AHL) for conditioning.

11/05/2002

Fractured clavicule, day-to-day.

9/27/2002

Fractured clavicle, early December.

7/19/2002

Re-signed by the Montreal Canadiens.

4/19/2002

Recalled from Quebec (AHL).

3/13/2002

Assigned to Quebec (AHL).

2001

12/02/2001

Recalled from Quebec (AHL).

11/06/2001

Assigned to Quebec (AHL).

10/27/2001

Recalled from Quebec (AHL).

10/18/2001

Assigned to Quebec (AHL).

4/08/2001

Assigned to Quebec (AHL).

4/07/2001

Recalled from Quebec (AHL).

2000

12/14/2000

Assigned to Quebec (AHL).

12/11/2000

Recalled from Quebec (AHL).

9/29/2000

Assigned to Quebec (AHL).

Career Transactions

2014

7/15/2014

Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Nashville Predators.

2013

7/05/2013

Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Phoenix Coyotes.

2012

6/22/2012

Dallas Stars traded Mike Ribeiro to the Washington Capitals for Cody Eakin and a 2nd round selection in 2012.

2006

9/30/2006

Montreal Canadiens traded Mike Ribeiro and a 6th round draft selection in 2008 to the Dallas Stars for Janne Niinimaa and a 5th round draft selection in 2007.

1998

6/27/1998

Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2nd round (45th overall) in 1998.

Player News

Predators center Mike Ribeiro had a goal and an assist in the, 4-3, victory over the Capitals on Sunday. | 03/28/2015 6:41 PM

News

Predators center Mike Ribeiro had a goal and an assist in the, 4-3, victory over the Capitals on Sunday.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Ribeiro assisted Filip Forsberg's goal in the first period and then Forsberg assisted Ribeiro's goal a period later. Ribeiro has 15 goals and 44 assists in 76 games this season.

Nashville center Mike Ribeiro scored his ninth goal of the season on Tuesday.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Ribeiro scored within the first two minutes of the third period as Nashville took a, 2-1, lead, but Boston responded with a goal about two minutes later. The Predators eventually won in the shootout. Ribeiro has nine goals and 17 assists with a plus-13 rating this season.

He had a goal and an assist, and now has five points on the season. James Neal and Ryan Ellis also tallied for the Predators.

Nashville center Mike Ribeiro could end up being the top line center in between James Neal and Matt Cullen this season. | 10/02/2014 11:36 AM

News

Nashville center Mike Ribeiro could end up being the top line center in between James Neal and Matt Cullen this season.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Ribeiro blamed off ice issues in Arizona for last season's weak production (16 goals, 31 assists) and we do believe he'll rebound.

Mike Ribeiro opens up about recent problems | 07/15/2014 10:47 PM

News

Mike Ribeiro admitted that he was dealing with marital problems last season that he believes impacted his performance.

The Nashville Tennessean

Impact

Ribeiro said that those issues resulted in him not being committed to his job with the Arizona Coyotes. The Coyotes inked him to a four-year, $22 million contract last summer, but GM Don Maloney decided to buy him out in June, citing "real behavioral issues" that the team "could not tolerate." Ribeiro is now a member of the Nashville Predators on a one-year, $1.05 million contract. "I had a chance to really focus on myself and really learn about myself," Ribeiro said. "That's why I'm comfortable. What Mr. Maloney said - it shocked some people, my wife wasn't happy about it. I sat down, thought about it. I'm comfortable with myself now. I'm open with what happened or didn't happen with our marriage issues, and really I think I'm comfortable with it and not trying to hide it." If he can put all this behind him, then Ribeiro would be a serious candidate to record 60-70 points in 2014-15.

Nashville signs Mike Ribeiro to one-year deal | 07/15/2014 12:03 PM

News

The Nashville Predators have signed Mike Ribeiro to a one-year, $1.05 million contract.

Predators.nhl.com

Impact

The fact that Ribeiro will earn just $1.05 million after commanding a four-year, $22 million contract last summer speaks volumes to how severe his fall from grace has been. Ribeiro didn't have a particularly good season, but the Coyotes said they bought him out due to "behavioral issues" rather than performance ones. Perhaps that scared off other suitors, but the Predators needed a center that was worthy of playing alongside James Neal and when he's at his best, Ribeiro certainly qualifies. This could be a big bounce back season for him.

Mike Ribeiro nearing decision about future | 07/14/2014 6:22 PM

News

Mike Ribeiro is expected to make a decision regarding his future this week.

Renaud Lavoie on Twitter

Impact

Ribeiro agreed to a four-year, $22 million contract with Arizona last summer, but they bought him out after just one season. They cited "real behavioral issues" that the team "could not tolerate" as the reason. While that's concerning, Ribeiro is typically a solid top-six forward and would be a fine addition to most teams.

The Coyotes have decided to buy out the rest of Mike Ribeiro's contract. SOURCE: Coyotes.nhl.com | 06/27/2014 9:19 PM

News

The Coyotes have decided to buy out the rest of Mike Ribeiro's contract. SOURCE: Coyotes.nhl.com

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

The move has more to do with Ribeiro's increasingly erratic behavior than the Coyotes' salary cap number. He posted 47 points (16 goals, 31 assists) in his only year in Arizona.

The Coyotes made center Mike Ribeiro a healthy scratch for the second straight game Thursday against the Devils, according to Dan Rosen of nhl.com | 06/27/2014 9:19 PM

News

The Coyotes made center Mike Ribeiro a healthy scratch for the second straight game Thursday against the Devils, according to Dan Rosen of nhl.com

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Ribeiro had a -4 rating his last two games and a -7 this month. After putting up 49 points in 48 games last season with the Capitals, Ribeiro has just 45 in 72 this season.

Coyotes claim Ribeiro had behavioral issues | 06/27/2014 4:46 PM

News

The Coyotes reportedly bought Mike Ribeiro out due to "real behavioral issues" that the team "could not tolerate."

Sarah McLellan on Twitter

Impact

Interesting. Ribeiro ended up spending just one season with the Coyotes after signing a four-year, $22 million contract. It's worth noting that while the Coyotes are freeing up some cap space, they were not expected to come near the ceiling in the first place.

Coyotes buy out rest of Mike Ribeiro's deal | 06/27/2014 4:12 PM

News

Mike Ribeiro has been bought out by the Phoenix Coyotes.

Coyotes.nhl.com on Twitter

Impact

Ribeiro only ended up spending a single season with Phoenix after they inked him to a four-year, $22 million contract. During that time, he scored 16 goals and 47 points in 80 games. This is a regular buyout as opposed to a compliance one because Ribeiro wasn't eligible for the latter, but it's moot anyways because the Coyotes aren't expected to come close to the ceiling. This was likely a move to cut costs rather than create space.

Report: Coyotes consider buying out Ribeiro | 06/27/2014 2:43 PM

News

The Phoenix Coyotes are reportedly considering buying out Mike Ribeiro.

Darren Dreger on Twitter

Impact

Or Arizona Coyotes, as the case will be Friday night. Ribeiro comes with a $5.5 million annual cap hit through 2016-17, but the Coyotes aren't expected to come close to the ceiling anyways, so this would be more to save money than free up cap space. He scored 16 goals and 47 points in 80 games in 2013-14.

Mike Ribeiro looks to bounce back in 14-15 | 05/01/2014 10:04 AM

News

Mike Ribeiro's first season with the Phoenix Coyotes left plenty to be desired.

Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette

Impact

Ribeiro had 16 goals and 47 points in 80 games in 2013-14. That's a steep decline after recording 49 points in 48 contests during the shortened season. "I think it was a lot of things," Ribeiro said. "It's not just about hockey but a lot of things. Never having my groove, never found it. It was just a hard season for me. I think it was one of my worst seasons. But . I don't believe it can get worse. That's a positive. Next year I can come here and have a better season."

Mike Ribeiro unable to score in last 10 games | 04/08/2014 10:38 AM

News

Mike Ribeiro has been unable to score in his last 10 games.

Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette

Impact

He has also been a healthy scratch of late, as coach Dave Tippett is looking for the right mix as the Coyotes are only one point out of a playoff spot despite losing their last four games in a row. "Really, 'Ribs' has to put the work in. That's the bottom line," Tippett said. "Everybody likes to rely on other players around them, but you gotta put the work in yourself first before you start looking at wingers."

Ribeiro, Morris will sit again on Thursday | 03/27/2014 6:42 PM

News

Mike Ribeiro will be a healthy scratch for a second straight game on Thursday.

NHL.com

Impact

Joining him in the press box again will be veteran defenseman Derek Morris. "We're trying to win, right, so it's less about who's not in and more about who's in," coach Dave Tippett said. "We're trying to play a certain way, a competitive way, and we've gotta come back with another good effort like we did the other night." Ribeiro has 15 goals and 45 points in 72 games this season.

Mike Ribeiro benched on Friday | 03/02/2014 9:17 AM

News

Coach Dave Tippett benched Mike Ribeiro on Friday after he took a misconduct for arguing with an official.

Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette

Impact

Ribeiro was given the 10 minute misconduct at the 16:10 mark of the second period and never saw the ice again, save for him skating across the ice once his misconduct was over. "He's had a couple of situations like that where his emotions have got the better of him," Tippett said. "Those are things we continue to pound away that we've got to take out of our game." Ribeiro has 14 goals and 41 points in 60 games and his misdeeds on Friday jumped his penalty minute count to 44.

Mike Ribeiro plays against his former club | 02/05/2014 10:25 AM

News

Mike Ribeiro played the Dallas Stars on Tuesday for the first time since they traded him.

Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette

Impact

Ribeiro was shipped to Washington in the summer of 2012, but because of the lockout, Eastern and Western Conference teams didn't play each other in the shortened regular season. Ribeiro became an unrestricted free agent after one season with the Capitals and signed with Phoenix. It didn't turn out to be a particularly memorable night for him though as he had a minus-two rating in 20:19 minutes of ice time.

Mike Ribeiro gets two points in Yotes' win | 02/01/2014 10:48 PM

News

Mike Ribeiro registered a goal and an assist in the Coyotes' 3-1 win over the Penguins on Saturday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Ribeiro hasn't adjusted well to playing in Phoenix as he has just 14 goals and 39 points this season, a point pace that would be his worst in seven seasons. The pass-first center has the ability to be close to a point-per game player, so don't give up on him just yet. Radim Vrbata and Zbynek Michalek potted the other goals.

Ribeiro leads Coyotes to win Friday | 01/25/2014 2:46 AM

News

Mike Ribeiro had a goal and an assist to help the Coyotes race to a four-goal lead, but they needed 36 saves by Mike Smith to hold off the Edmonton Oilers and leave Rexall Place with a 4-3 victory.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Ribeiro now has 13 goals and 23 assists in 51 games this season. Radim Vrbata, Mikkel Boedker and Derek Morris also scored for the Coyotes.

Mike Ribeiro scores PP goal in loss to Leafs | 01/20/2014 11:24 PM

News

Mike Ribeiro potted a power play goal for the Coyotes Monday in a 4-2 loss to Toronto.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

The goal was the 12th of the campaign for the former Washington Capital and his 33rd point in 49 contests. Antoine Vermette also found the back of the net in the defeat while Lauri Korpikoski drew assists on both Coyotes' tallies.

Mike Ribeiro is a game-time decision Tuesday | 01/14/2014 4:43 PM

News

Mike Ribeiro suffered a lower-body injury on Monday.

Craig Morgan on Twitter

Impact

Ribeiro availability will be determined after the pregame warmups, but Coyotes coach Dave Tippett reportedly likes his chances of playing. Ribeiro has 11 goals and 32 points in 44 games this season.

Mike Ribeiro lights lamp in loss to Ducks | 12/28/2013 10:56 PM

News

Mike Ribeiro scored for the Coyotes in their 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks on Saturday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Ribeiro's goal at 19:16 of the third period essentially gave Phoenix a point in this one. Ribeiro has proven to be a solid point producer wherever he plays; he now has 10 goals and 29 points this season. Martin Hanzal had the other goal. Keith Yandle, Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Michael Stone had the assists.

Mike Ribeiro stays hot with three-point game | 12/13/2013 10:38 AM

News

Mike Ribeiro had a goal and two assists in Phoenix's 6-3 win over the New York Islanders.

Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette

Impact

Ribeiro has only been held off the scoresheet once in his last six games. He now has nine goals and 26 points in 31 contests this season.

Mike Ribeiro has a three-point night | 12/04/2013 10:20 AM

News

Mike Ribeiro scored a goal and registered two assists in Phoenix's 6-2 victory over Edmonton.

Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette

Impact

Ribeiro now has eight goals and 21 points in 27 games this season. He isn't likely to match his roughly point-per-game pace from the shortened campaign, but Ribeiro is a decent bet to end up with 60-70 points.

Ribeiro garnering plenty of PP time in PHX | 11/17/2013 1:56 AM

News

Mike Ribeiro ranks 11th among all NHL forwards in terms of power-play time on ice.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Ribeiro has garnered a total of 82:18 in man advantage ice-time so far this season which ranks along the same lines as Joe Pavelski, Chris Kunitz, Eric Staal, Claude Giroux and Corey Perry. The downside is that his six power-play points ranks 28th among all NHL forwards. Ribeiro appears in a whopping 70.9 percent of the Coyotes' power play chances, which operates at the sixth best efficiency in the league. He's probably just a bit unlucky at the moment, and if he continues to post similar numbers as he currently does, his power-play production should skyrocket.

Before bolting, Mike Ribeiro gave Ovie advice | 11/09/2013 11:50 AM

News

Before he jumped from the Washington Capitals to sign with the Phoenix Coyotes as a free agent, Mike Ribeiro gave superstar Alex Ovechkin some interesting advice.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

"I actually told him to stop shooting high and try to go 5-hole a few times," Ribeiro said. "And he started shooting 5-hole. The thing there is that a lot of people are scared to talk to him because he's such a big [star] and I don't really care. I was just telling him what I thought and it helped him to change a bit, to give different looks to goalies." Ribeiro faces his former Washington mates today for the first time.

Ribeiro leads Coyotes to win Tuesday | 10/23/2013 4:04 AM

News

Mike Ribeiro scored twice to lead the Coyotes to a 4-2 victory over the Flames Tuesday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

It was Ribeiro's fourth and fifth goals of the season. Defenseman Keith Yandle registered two assists in the game, while Radim Vrbata and Rob Klinkhammer scored the Coyotes' other goals.

Two points for Mike Ribeiro in Coyotes' rout | 10/19/2013 11:55 PM

News

Mike Ribeiro had his best game with the Phoenix Coyotes Saturday as he scored twice to lead his new team to a 5-2 rout of the visiting Detroit Red Wings.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

The goals were Ribeiro's second and third of the season. Ribeiro signed with the Coyotes as a free agent before the season. Goalie Mike Smith, incidentally, was credited with the Coyotes' fifth goal on the night, with one second left on the clock. Needless to say, it was his first, and probably his last, goal of the season. Other Phoenix scorers were Martin Hanzal (second) and Antoine Vermette (third). Mikkel Boedker notched two assists for the winners.

Ribiero continues slow start as a Coyote | 10/08/2013 9:50 PM

News

Mike Ribeiro was held pointless in his third consecutive game as the Coyotes lost ugly to New York 6-1 Tuesday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

The newly acquired centre managed to produce at over a point-per-game last year with the Capitals, but has not found any chemistry yet on Phoenix's top line in the early goings of the season.

Ribeiro is getting to know his new teammates | 08/30/2013 11:47 AM

News

Mike Ribeiro has been participating in some informal workouts with his new Phoenix teammates.

Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette

Impact

He has spoken with and skated with Coyotes captain Shane Doan and the two of them are already starting to develop a good rapport. "It's always nice to know where players like to have the puck, and I like to know where they like to shoot," Ribeiro said. "It's nice to be able to practice with them." Ribeiro and Doan will probably be linemates when the regular season opens.

Ribeiro 'surprised' Caps didn't re-sign him | 07/06/2013 11:55 AM

News

Mike Ribeiro was "surprised" the Capitals didn't re-sign him.

CSNWashington.com

Impact

Ribeiro seemed to want to stay in the D.C. area long-term. "I was surprised," Ribeiro told reporters after Friday's signing. "I moved there, moved my family too. My thinking was, if I had a great season they'd keep me there, or find a way to keep me there, but obviously we couldn't. Once I confirmed they couldn't re-sign me, my first option was Phoenix. And that's what we went for."

Mike Ribeiro: Tippett factored in decision | 07/06/2013 8:38 AM

News

The relationship between center Mike Ribeiro and coach Dave Tippett is one the newest Coyote is happy to renew.

Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette

Impact

The two parties are familiar with each other dating back to their time together in Dallas and Tippett reportedly had been trying to recruit Ribeiro since he arrived in Phoenix. "He's got unbelievable poise with the puck," Tippett said. "He can find people, make great plays in traffic and he just has the ability to hold it and make the right play." The addition should help the Coyotes improve on their anemic power play, but expecting a repeat of last season's performance from Ribeiro would be a stretch.

Coyotes grab unrestricted free agent Ribeiro | 07/05/2013 12:38 PM

News

Mike Ribeiro has signed a four-year/$22 million contract with the Phoenix Coyotes.

Renaud Lavoie on Twitter

Impact

Ribeiro had 13 goals and 49 points in 46 games with the Washington Capitals last season. He'll be a big boost to the Coyotes offensively, but he's not likely to replicate his 2013 success when it comes to point-per-game production. Look for him to get about 60-70 points in 2013-14. It's worth adding that this move also reunites Ribeiro with his former bench boss in Dallas, Dave Tippett.

The Washington Capitals plan to speak with him once more, but they don't appear to be close to coming to terms on a new deal. Ribeiro would like to get a four- or five-year contract.

Ribeiro, Caps aren't making contract progress | 06/05/2013 10:38 AM

News

Mike Ribeiro and the Washington Capitals don't appear to be heading toward agreeing to a new deal.

CSN Washington

Impact

Agent Don Meehan said Tuesday that there "aren't any updates" on contract talks with unrestricted free agency drawing closer. The two sides have expressed their interest in staying together, but it doesn't look like they've made any ground since Ribeiro rejected a three-year, $14 million offer in March. It may be tough for the Capitals to fit what he wants into their salary cap, so he might be allowed to test the open market on July 5.

Mike Ribeiro wants long-term contract | 05/15/2013 9:52 PM

News

Mike Ribeiro reiterated that he's seeking a four- or five-year contract this offseason.

Puck Daddy

Impact

The 33-year-old center is coming off a five-year, $25 million deal, and says that the length of the contract is more important to him than the money. "If I can stay in the city and retire here. It's more about the kids. If I could stay in the city until they go to college," Ribeiro said. Ribeiro doesn't necessarily expect to make a decision before July 5, the start of free agency, though the Capitals will be in the mix if he hits the market. He had 13 goals and 36 assists this season.

Joel Ward scored a power-play goal at 7:44 minutes of the second period. Marcus Johansson, Nicklas Backstrom, Troy Brouwer, and Karl Alzner each registered an assist for the Capitals. Alex Ovechkin had a team-high nine shots on goal, but he ended up with no points and a minus-one rating. Matt Hendricks led the team with seven blocked shots. Jason Chimera delivered a team-high seven hits and spent two minutes in the sin bin.

Mike Ribeiro is exicted to return to playoffs | 04/30/2013 7:45 PM

News

Mike Ribeiro will be back in the postseason for the first time since 2008 when Washington begins their first-round series against the New York Rangers Thursday.

Washington Post

Impact

"It's just going to be exciting. It's been a few years," said Ribeiro. "The first time you don't make the playoffs, you're kind of happy. You have a longer summer. But like four times in a row now, four times, four summers, it's long. You're out for like seven months; it's pretty long. And obviously this year was even longer for me, from April to all the way now. I'm just anxious to go and play and bring some emotions up." The playmaking center registered 36 assists and 49 points in 48 games with the Capitals this season and he's eligible to be an unrestricted free agent this summer. A good showing in the playoffs could land him that long-term deal he is seeking.

Mike Ribeiro records 49 points this season | 04/28/2013 11:01 AM

News

Mike Ribeiro recorded two assists in Washington's season finale.

CSN Washington

Impact

Ribeiro had 13 goals and 49 points in 48 games this season. Of the players currently scheduled to become unrestricted free agents this summer, he's the clear scoring leader. Of course, before that he'll try to win the Stanley Cup with the Capitals.

Ribeiro scores lone goal in losing effort | 04/18/2013 10:11 PM

News

Mike Ribeiro was the only goal scorer for Washington in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Senators.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Ribeiro's goal briefly tied the score in the second period, but Ottawa broke the draw later in the period before adding an empty-netter in the third. Martin Erat and Jack Hillen drew assists on the marker.

Mike Ribeiro maintains near PPG pace | 04/08/2013 10:57 AM

News

Mike Ribeiro had an assist on Sunday.

CSN Washington

Impact

Ribeiro has 12 goals and 38 points in 39 games this season. He has a comfortable lead in the points race among players that are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents this summer. That gives him plenty of leverage as he talks with the Capitals about a possible extension.

M. Ribeiro doesn't think Caps will trade him | 04/03/2013 12:59 PM

News

Mike Ribeiro doesn't expect the Washington Capitals to deal him or re-sign him before the trade deadline.

Katie Carrera on Twitter

Impact

The Washington Capitals and Ribeiro will probably continue to talk, but Ribeiro would be one of the top unrestricted free agents this summer if he makes it that far. With that in mind, his annual salary will likely tick a bit above it's current $5 million per season.

Mike Ribeiro wants a long-term deal from Caps | 03/28/2013 6:45 PM

News

Mike Ribeiro reiterated after Thursday's practice that he wants to stay with the Washington Capitals on a long-term contract.

Washington Post

Impact

"I think I've said that from the get-go. I don't want to move all the time," he said. "If I get traded before the end of this year and then move again at the beginning of the next year - So we'll see. It's part of the business and we'll see where that goes." According to Renaud Lavoie of RDS, Ribeiro turned down a three-year, $14 million offer on Wednesday night. He is seeking a four- or five-year deal and could be dealt prior to the trade deadline next week.

Report: Ribeiro rejects Caps' 3-year offer | 03/27/2013 9:55 PM

News

Mike Ribeiro rejected a three-year contract offer from the Capitals but he still wants to stay in Washington, according to RDS' Renaud Lavoie.

Renaud Lavoie on Twitter

Impact

Ribeiro told The Washington Times that he prefers a "long-term" contract, which to him means at least four years. The center, who has thrived (11 goals, 24 points) in his first year with the Capitals, is in the final season of a five-year, $25 million deal. Handing out a contract that could top that one -- at least in dollar value -- is a risky being that Ribeiro is also 33 years old.

Caps face decision to sign or trade Ribeiro | 03/26/2013 10:56 AM

News

Mike Ribeiro would like to sign a long-term contract to remain with the Washington Capitals, but that hasn't stopped his name from surfacing in trade rumors heading into the deadline next week.

Washington Post

Impact

He can become an unrestricted free agent this summer and the Capitals aren't quite sure what to do with him yet. Ribeiro has been a great addition to Washington this season with a team-leading 34 points (10 goals, 24 assists) in 32 games. He has provided the club with some much-needed depth at center, but his price tag may be too high with expensive contracts of Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green already in the fold. Additionally, signing him to a four- or five-year deal that will carry him until he turns 37 or 38 years old may not be appealing either.

Mike Ribeiro records three points in win | 03/08/2013 1:05 AM

News

Mike Ribeiro scored a goal and added two assists for the Capitals in a 7-1 drubbing of the Panthers Thursday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Ribeiro has taken full advantage of the opportunity he has been afforded with the Caps, notching 28 points in 22 games. Alex Ovechkin and Wojtek Wolski posted similar lines with one goal and two assists apiece while John Erskine, John Carlson, Eric Fehr and Mathieu Perreault all found the back of the net in the blowout win,

Mike Ribeiro gets two points vs Jets | 03/02/2013 7:03 PM

News

Mike Ribeiro had a goal and an assist in Washington's 3-0 victory Saturday.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Ribeiro has seven goals and 24 points in 20 games this season and he shouldn't slow down significantly in the second half. Matt Hendricks and Troy Brouwer each scored a goal for the Capitals. John Erskine, Nicklas Backstrom, Alex Ovechkin, and Eric Fehr each registered an assist on Saturday.

Mike Ribeiro's goal can't save Capitals | 02/21/2013 11:58 PM

News

Mike Ribeiro scored his sixth goal of the season in the Capitals' 3-2 loss to New Jersey on Thursday.

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Impact

Ribeiro has been one of the few bright spots for Washington this year, however his power play marker in the second period wasn't enough to stop the surging Devils. Troy Brouwer delivered a productive night for his fantasy owners his two assists, three shots on goal and 10 penalty minutes in the losing effort.

Mike Ribeiro posts 3 points in OT win v. Cats | 02/12/2013 11:55 PM

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Mike Ribeiro generated a goal and two assists for Washington in a 6-5 overtime triumph over Florida.

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Impact

The Capitals rallied with two goals late in the third period to force overtime before Troy Brouwer potted the game-winning less than a minute into the extra session. Ribeiro's linemate Alex Ovechkin posted a goal and an assist in the contest. Eric Fehr also had a goal and a helper, while Nicklas Backstrom and Joel Ward had a pair of assists apiece in comeback win.

Mike Ribeiro skates with Ovechkin at practice | 02/06/2013 1:41 PM

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Mike Ribeiro skated with Alex Ovechkin and Wojtek Wolski has his wingers at practice on Wednesday.

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Impact

The Capitals own the last overall spot in the NHL with 2-7-1 record and their 2.30 goals per game average ranks them 24th in the league. Ribeiro leads the club with eight assists and 11 points in 10 games, so coach Adam Oates is probably hoping that he can get Ovechkin back on track after his slow start.

Mike Ribeiro scores late in loss to Leafs | 02/05/2013 11:16 PM

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Mike Ribeiro buried his third goal of the season in a 3-2 loss to Toronto Tuesday night.

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Impact

Ribeiro has easily been the most productive member of the struggling Capitals with a team-leading 11 points in 10 games. Marcus Johansson also scored his first goal of the season during a first period power play.

Mike Ribeiro remains a bright spot for Caps | 02/03/2013 4:43 PM

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Mike Ribeiro quietly continues to be the Washington Capitals' best player so far this season.

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Impact

Ribeiro had a goal and an assist on Sunday, pushing him team-leading points total to 10 in nine games. Time will tell if the trade to acquire him will look like a plus long-term, but he's been one of the team's few overachievers so far.

Mike Ribeiro gets assist in Caps debut | 01/20/2013 12:53 PM

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Mike Ribeiro picked up a helper in his Washington Capitals' debut Saturday night.

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Impact

Playing on a line with Wojtek Wolski and Troy Brouwer, Ribeiro made a good impression in his Capitals' debut. Look for Ribeiro to put in his typical .8 points per season effort resulting in 35 points in this 48-game shortened season.